The Bait Shack

The Bait Shack Ship Creek's only Bait and Tackle shop. Fishing Equipment Rentals, Bait, Tackle, Fishing Licenses, Guide Services and Snacks. Tight Lines and FISH ON!
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The Bait Shack is conveniently located on the north bank of Ship Creek, next to the Bridge Restaurant. Hours:

Ship Creek fishing hours designated by the State of Alaska are:
May 15-July 13: 6am-11pm
July 14: 24-hr fishing begins

(The Bait Shack will open for this year's season Memorial Day weekend)

At The Bait Shack, we work like we fish -- according to the tides! With four tide changes daily,

there are a lot of fish to catch! Call us for today’s hours. Today’s predicted tides are posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at: http://tinyurl.com/42ftp9m

While The Bait Shack is only open during salmon season, contact us year-round to book your rentals before the summer rush! Complete State of Alaska fishing regulations are listed at: www.adfg.alaska.gov

FISH ON!

06/20/2026

23.40lb Chrome moves into 2nd Place.

06/20/2026

Ship Creek Updates 6-19-26. Last weekend of the derby and Kids Day on Saturday. Let’s Fish!

How is your Ship Creek Salmon Identification?Caught yesterday 6-18-2026 in the fast water. What do you think it is?Fish ...
06/19/2026

How is your Ship Creek Salmon Identification?

Caught yesterday 6-18-2026 in the fast water.

What do you think it is?

Fish On!

06/19/2026

6-19-26. Ship Creek Updates. Final weekend of the Derby. Kids day Saturday. Let’s go fishing!

Final weekend of the Slam’n Salm’n Derby is underway. Mitchell kicked the morning off right! 23.05lbs 39in King Salmon w...
06/19/2026

Final weekend of the Slam’n Salm’n Derby is underway.

Mitchell kicked the morning off right! 23.05lbs 39in King Salmon was on the
Chomp.

1st palace in Military/Veteran and 2nd Heaviest fish overall.

Congratulations Mitchell. Jobe well done👊

Stand in the Door Geronimo!

Fish On!

These high tides push a lot of fish up towards the dam. As I walked the creek this morning during the high tide o observ...
06/18/2026

These high tides push a lot of fish up towards the dam.

As I walked the creek this morning during the high tide o observed several fish on strings and others being landed. The bite was on. Bait was working and so were the spinners.

Flossing the low fast water also produced a couple Kings throughout the day.

Evening tide looked like it was gonna start offa little slow. Then a quick bite turned on and there was chrome on the banks.

Several 16-20lb fish today brought up. Keep your rods bent and have fun.

Fish On!

Big Headed Buck!26.80 and was solid. Dave wasn’t letting this guy go. He rolled in the mud to ensure this slab made it t...
06/17/2026

Big Headed Buck!

26.80 and was solid.

Dave wasn’t letting this guy go. He rolled in the mud to ensure this slab made it to the scales.

Congrats Dave on landing your King👊

Fish On!

Hey Hey Hey, join in with us to wish Talon a Happy Birthday!Talon is back on the creek with for a second season and enjo...
06/17/2026

Hey Hey Hey, join in with us to wish Talon a Happy Birthday!

Talon is back on the creek with for a second season and enjoying the grind.

When he isn’t down on the water he is on the field playing soccer.

Please wish Talon a Happy Birthday and swing by to pick his brain about fishing. He knows a thing or two.

Fish On!

The Creek was full of fish sticks the past couple tides. Lots of jacks! A fish is a fish👊Fish On!
06/16/2026

The Creek was full of fish sticks the past couple tides.

Lots of jacks! A fish is a fish👊

Fish On!

No Slack, Keep the lines Tight and Rods Bent👊Plenty of Angler success down on Ship Creek. Lots of 1st time Ship Creek Ki...
06/15/2026

No Slack, Keep the lines Tight and Rods Bent👊

Plenty of Angler success down on Ship Creek. Lots of 1st time Ship Creek Kings making their way up to the scales.

Congratulations to all the anglers that are putting some chrome up in the board.

Fish On!

Address

212 W Whitney Road
Anchorage, AK
99501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19075223474

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